Sportsmaster (real name Lawrence Crock) is an antagonist in the DC universe, first appearing in the All-American Comics #85 comic strip, as a minor nuisance to the Justice League. A former professional athlete and star, Sportsmaster turns his sights on cheating and commiting crimes, after being banned from his professional job, adopting a mask to cover his tracks. He is a secondary player in the Non-Disney vs. DC Villains War.
Non-Disney Vs DC Villains War[]
Sportsmaster, along with fellow partner, Cheshire, is hired by Ra's Al Ghul, as his personal bodyguard. Soon enough, he gets attacked by a platoon of Foot Clan's Ninja warriors, directed by Karai, forcing Sportsmaster to attack the intruder, along with the help of her partner. With their combined effort, they easily defeat the Ninjas, leaving only Karai on the battlefield. When Karai attempts to impale Sportmaster with her katana sword, he parries the blow, by catching her sword on midair, before disarming her. Cheshire then clashes swords and knives with Karai, distracting long enough for Sportmaster to reveal his trump card, by throwing an armored disc behind Cheshire and Karai, with the assassin easily dodging the incoming shot, and hitting Karai instead, knocking her out. He then makes his escape, along with his partner.